In September, new energy-efficiency standards for refrigerators and freezers will take effect, along with more rigorous energy testing of the appliances. Already, refrigerators that meet the new standards are hitting the market.

If you appreciate clever organizing ideas as much as I do, you'll love HGTV's suggestions for reusing old stuff. A few are purely decorative, but most are creative and cheap ways to get your house in order.

Reusing a dish drying rack for file storage and an old ladder for drying laundry? Ingenius!

Manly Mart advertises itself as “a traveling craft show for dudes by dudes.” It’s pulling into Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood for a Valentine’s show from noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, promising bowling, brews, food and bands to follow.